Bank sees green in more than just money

SPRINGFIELD, MA — The newest branch of PeoplesBank recently received some green accolades including the GreenSeal designation from City Hall and a nod from GreenSpringfield, a private group dedicated to growing Springfield''s economy in an environmentally friendly way, according to The Republican.

The bank, which sits on a site previously occupied by a restaurant, maximizes the use of green space with drought-resistant plants, utilizes recycled construction materials and has low volatile organic compound (VOC) emitting carpeting and paints, the story noted.

Windows were positioned to maximize daylighting and, as an added sustainable aspect, employees can adjust the intensity of the lighting at their individual workstations, the story added.